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From Commodification to Conservation: Restoring Agrobiodiversity through Seed Breeding – Part I: 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Over time, the consolidation and commodification of seeds has eroded the resilience of our food systems, diminishing the agrobiodiversity of crops cultivated in the US at an alarming rate. This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species.

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21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems

Food Tank

Ben Brisbois reveals the less-palatable side of the banana industry, from devastating health impacts of pesticides to imperialism and ecological destruction. Raskin and Dibben lend decades of experience and the latest scientific research to this practical guide to successfully incorporating forestry into your growing space.

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Ask a Scientist: Stopping Big Ag from Hijacking US Farm and Food Policy

The Equation

The sector includes commodity crop traders, meat and poultry processors, fertilizer and pesticide makers, multinational food and beverage companies, giant supermarket chains, and all of their related trade associations. ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. David Scott (D-Ga.), Clearly, Rep.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

Black Urban Growers (BUGs) , United States BUGs is committed to fostering a strong, supportive community for cultivators in both urban and rural settings, while empowering Black leadership in agriculture. By working with companies and communities, they aim to improve livelihoods, protect biodiversity, and combat climate change.

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